.TH "nvme_ns_mgmt_delete" 9 "nvme_ns_mgmt_delete" "July 2025" "libnvme API manual" LINUX
.SH NAME
nvme_ns_mgmt_delete \- Delete a non attached namespace
.SH SYNOPSIS
.B "int" nvme_ns_mgmt_delete
.BI "(int fd "  ","
.BI "__u32 nsid "  ");"
.SH ARGUMENTS
.IP "fd" 12
File descriptor of nvme device
.IP "nsid" 12
Namespace identifier to delete
.SH "DESCRIPTION"
It is recommended that a namespace being deleted is not attached to any
controller. Use the \fBnvme_ns_detach_ctrls\fP first if the namespace is still
attached.
.SH "RETURN"
The nvme command status if a response was received (see
\fIenum nvme_status_field\fP) or -1 with errno set otherwise.
